Reviews
Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi
ashaneran's review against another edition
Lost my place and it’s been months. I’ll try the YA version
chandraleereads's review against another edition
5.0
4.5/5 stars. I took off a half a star because at times the number of names/events/dates felt congested and I was wanting just a tidbit more simplification. That aside, this book is absolutely important, informative, thought provoking, challenging, and a must read (even if it takes you multiple months like it did in my case)!
lakecake's review against another edition
4.0
This was so hard to read, but so important. I kept finding myself yelling at the pages, finding those points in history that we could have and should have done better and didn't because of money or power or any other stupid thing that doesn't really matter. I feel like I have a better understanding of how to move forward toward a more equitable world, but I also know that it won't be without incredibly difficult challenges.
blankcrayon's review against another edition
5.0
A must-read for anyone interested in better understanding how racism influenced (and still influences) American culture and societal structures. Research-based yet relatable, the book provides readers a thorough description of historical racism and antiracism in the United States.
chefpeaches's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
abrswf's review against another edition
5.0
This is a slow read and a provocative one. It thoroughly traces the history of anti-Black racism by tracking a succession of well known historic figures. I got a whole new take on US history as well as a critical take on my own dubious attitudes. I'm still digesting but I know already that this book has moved and changed my thinking and inspires me to activism in the same way reading The New Jim Crow and Between the World and Me did. No wonder it won the National Book Award. It's a must read.